The results are in! On Friday 8 May 2026, the Mayor of Dacorum, Cllr Catherine McArevey officially revealed the winning names for the borough’s 45 bin lorries at Cupid Green Depot in Hemel Hempstead, which were submitted by local primary school children. Launched in March, the ‘name the bin lorry’ competition invited children to send […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary will conduct a week of action to combat knife crime between Monday 18 and Sunday 24 May as part of Sceptre, a national knife crime initiative. Knife-related crime remains low in Hertfordshire, compared to other parts of the country, but the campaign aims to raise awareness that carrying a knife is illegal and […]
Behind the clinical statistics of dementia are thousands of local families navigating a journey often described as ‘the long goodbye’, the heart-wrenching experience of watching the personality, memories, and spirit of a loved one gradually fade. To provide a lifeline for those facing this emotional struggle, The Marlowes Shopping Centre has announced it will host […]
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) is introducing 42,000 extra seats on its services to and from London Euston every week as part of a national timetable change coming into effect this Sunday 17 May. From this weekend, LNR is completing the rollout of its brand-new electric trains onto routes between London and Milton Keynes and on […]
This Mental Health Awareness Week, 11-17 May, the Mental Health Foundation are asking people to take action to support good mental health. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust agree that by taking small actions in nature, we can feel hopeful and less powerless, and this is proven to have a positive impact on both mental and […]
Three Peregrine Falcon chicks have successfully hatched on St Albans Cathedral, over the weekend. The first sightings were of two fluffy, white chicks, around 2am on Saturday 9 May, another hatched later that same day, and one egg remains on the nest. It is possible that a further chick may appear within the next couple […]
The Rozzers had Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted jumping with their tribute to Sting and The Police on 9 May, from Walking On The Moon to Every Little Thing She Does is Magic to the ever-popular Roxanne. Lyn Drummond was in attendance. The original Police’s signature sound was a masterful blend of rock, reggae, and punk, each […]
More than 50,000 hours of targeted hotspot patrols have now been delivered across Hertfordshire as part of ongoing work to crack down on crime, anti-social behaviour and violence in town centres and neighbourhoods. Operation Hotspot, an initiative launched by the Police & Crime Commissioner with funding secured by his office, focuses on town centres and […]
The much-loved Midnight Walk returns on Saturday 20 June at Roman Park, Aylesbury. Organised by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, this special event brings the community together for an evening of remembrance, celebration, and connection, all while supporting vital hospice care. Solstice Unwind is a new feature and takes place before the Midnight Walk at Roman […]
As the weather improves and many people are spending more time in their gardens or away from home, it can increase opportunities for criminals to target homes. Warmer weather means people tend to spend more time outdoors, using gardening, leisure equipment or going on trips. This can leave homes vulnerable to burglars who are on […]
National canal charity Canal & River Trust has completed a £7 million 14-month programme of statutory safety works at Wilstone Reservoir near Tring. The works, which were required under the Reservoir Act, included driving 1,400 steel piles into the reservoir’s 1,350-metre-long embankments to strengthen them. Built in 1802 to supply water to the Grand Union […]
Dacorum Borough Council is holding its annual Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday 27 June, in Gadebridge Park from 12-4pm. This special event is a chance to recognise and show appreciation for the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families. Go along for an afternoon packed […]